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Malay Mail
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Malay Mail
MotoGP rider Luca Marini in hospital with dislocated hip, fractured sternum after Suzuka test crash
TOKYO, May 29 — Italian MotoGP rider Luca Marini has suffered serious injuries, including a collapsed lung, after a heavy fall while testing for an endurance race in Japan. Marini was hospitalised after crashing at the Suzuka circuit on Wednesday, his Honda HRC team said. He was stabilised and will remain under observation in Japan until fit to travel. The 27-year-old rider posted a picture on his Instagram feed of him lying in a hospital bed. 'Thanks everyone for the support! I'll keep you posted,' he wrote in Italian. Marini, who finished 15th in the British MotoGP at Silverstone on Sunday, was testing for the Suzuka 8-Hour. The annual endurance race, one of Japan's biggest motorcycling events, is held at the Honda-owned home Suzuka circuit that also hosts the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix. Marini completed the first day without incident but crashed heavily on the second, suffering a dislocated hip, knee ligament damage, fractures to his sternum and collarbone and a right collapsed lung. 'Honda HRC and the Honda HRC Castrol team will support Marini fully in his recovery,' the team said in a statement. Marini is 13th in the 2025 MotoGP world championship standings after seven races. — AFP
BBC News
4 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Italy's Marini in hospital after 'heavy' crash
Honda rider Luca Marini is in hospital with multiple injuries after a "heavy" crash during training in 27-year-old Italian crashed at the Suzuka circuit on Wednesday, sustaining a dislocated hip, fractures to the sternum, a right collapsed lung and knee ligament damage. Marini, who is 13th in the 2025 MotoGP world championship standings, was rushed to hospital and was later said to be in a stable condition."Thanks everyone for the support. I'll keep you posted," Marini wrote on Instagram. Marini was preparing for the Suzuka 8 Hour, the annual endurance race held at the Honda-owned Suzuka circuit. Honda said Marini will remain under observation in Japan until he is deemed fit to travel again. The eighth race of the 2025 season is on 8 June in Aragon, Spain.
CNA
5 days ago
- Automotive
- CNA
Honda's MotoGP rider Marini suffers severe injuries in crash while testing
Honda rider Luca Marini suffered a nasty crash while testing in Japan, sustaining injuries to his hip, knee, chest and shoulder as well as a collapsed lung, the Japanese team said on Wednesday. Marini had travelled to the Suzuka Circuit after the British Grand Prix that was held over the weekend and the Italian was testing Honda's bike for the Suzuka 8-Hour endurance race when he crashed heavily on the second day of testing. "Suffering from a dislocated left hip, damage to the ligaments in his left knee, fractures in the sternum and left collarbone and a right-sided pneumothorax, Marini was transferred to local hospital and stabilised," Honda said. "Marini will remain under observation in Japan until he is deemed fit to travel." Honda did not give a timeline for Marini's return. The 27-year-old is 13th in the MotoGP riders' standings after seven rounds. The next MotoGP round is the Aragon Grand Prix in Spain on June 7-8.
Reuters
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Reuters
Honda's MotoGP rider Marini suffers severe injuries in crash while testing
May 28 (Reuters) - Honda rider Luca Marini suffered a nasty crash while testing in Japan, sustaining injuries to his hip, knee, chest and shoulder as well as a collapsed lung, the Japanese team said on Wednesday. Marini had travelled to the Suzuka Circuit after the British Grand Prix that was held over the weekend and the Italian was testing Honda's bike for the Suzuka 8-Hour endurance race when he crashed heavily on the second day of testing. "Suffering from a dislocated left hip, damage to the ligaments in his left knee, fractures in the sternum and left collarbone and a right-sided pneumothorax, Marini was transferred to local hospital and stabilised," Honda said. "Marini will remain under observation in Japan until he is deemed fit to travel." Honda did not give a timeline for Marini's return. The 27-year-old is 13th in the MotoGP riders' standings after seven rounds. The next MotoGP round is the Aragon Grand Prix in Spain on June 7-8.
